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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.63, 617.48 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.63, 617.48 and 248.22 is: 372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.63 : 617.48 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.63/617.48 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.63x = 617.48 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.63x = 153,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,269.64/411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.35

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